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MSU Student Tackles Food Insecurity with Amazon AI

August 13, 2025

Devin Chen gained an intimate understanding of how food brings people together as he grew up working in his parents’...

Everyday Tech | Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi

August 11, 2025

In Mississippi some of us may be a bit cautious or wary of AI while others are embracing the new...

Delta State joins ChatGPT workshop to advance AI in education

August 7, 2025

Faculty and staff from Delta State University recently participated in a ChatGPT workshop at Jackson State University hosted by the...

MSU Launches AI Initiative with Amazon Web Service

July 25, 2025

Mississippi State University (MSU) has announced a groundbreaking campus-wide AI initiative, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), becoming the only...

White House Unveils America’s AI Action Plan

July 23, 2025

The White House today released “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan”, in accordance with President Trump’s January executive...

Belhaven Launches First Online AI Master’s in Mississippi

July 11, 2025

Belhaven University has launched the state’s first online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence, preparing students for in-demand tech...

Mississippi’s AI Ambitions Take Shape With NVIDIA Partnership

July 10, 2025

The state’s work with the technology company aims to bring artificial intelligence education and real-world innovation to classrooms, communities and...

AI And Business in The Delta

July 1, 2025

“Many Mississippi businesses, especially in rural areas like the Delta, haven’t adopted AI due to limited awareness, perceived complexity, or...

MSU Launches Master’s in Artificial Intelligence

June 30, 2025

A new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at Mississippi State will prepare students for high-demand careers in one...

Dr. Kollin Napier on Mississippi’s AI Future

June 24, 2025

Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) joins the Ricky Mathews show. They discuss Governor Tate...

Mississippi, NVIDIA Launch AI Education and Workforce Push

June 18, 2025

The state of Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NVIDIA to expand AI education, promote research collaboration,...

Governor Reeves Launches $9.1M AI Talent Program

June 12, 2025

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP). MAI-TAP is a new initiative...

MGCCC and MAIN Support Mississippi’s New AI Initiative

June 12, 2025

Millions of dollars are now being poured into boosting AI and machine learning in the state. Governor Tate Reeves announced...

Mississippi’s AI Investment with Governor Tate Reeves

May 29, 2025

Governor Tate Reeves, (R) Mississippi, sat down with Semafor's David Weigel at the World Economy Summit in April....

Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi

May 21, 2025

AI, or artificial intelligence, has transformed—and will continue to transform—the way we work, live, and play. Dr. Kollin Napier, Director...

Dr. Kollin Napier – SREB ChatAI Q&A

May 15, 2025

Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), the nation’s first and only statewide artificial intelligence (AI) initiative. He leads...

USM x MAIN | An Artificial Intelligence Initiative

April 25, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi is partnering with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) to expand AI education through Intel’s...

Dr. Kollin Napier honored with national Rising Star Manager Award

April 16, 2025

Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has received the Rising Star Manager Award from the...

MAIN Partner MDCC Opens Mississippi’s First Apple AI Lab

April 8, 2025

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC), in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and Apple, is proud to announce...

MAIN Launches New Course: Applied Mathematics for AI

April 7, 2025

The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) launches a new course, Applied Mathematics for AI, emphasizing core math concepts behind modern...

MS Artificial Intelligence Network Emerging as Leader

April 2, 2025

Mississippi has emerged as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce development, driving economic growth and attracting high-tech industries. At...

MAIN Launches New Course: Data-Centric AI

March 10, 2025

The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) launches a new course, Data-Centric AI, focusing on the crucial role of data in...

Dr. Kollin Napier Selected for MSU’s Reveille 25 Class of 2025

March 7, 2025

Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has been named to Mississippi State University’s prestigious Reveille...

Ole Miss Joins OpenAI’s NextGenAI Global Consortium

March 4, 2025

The University of Mississippi is among several select institutions worldwide invited to join NextGenAI, a $50 million initiative designed to...